Elephantiasis Graecorum: Or True Leprosy (1873) (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781436917599)

Elephantiasis Graecorum: Or True Leprosy is a book written by Robert Liveing and first published in 1873. The book is a detailed study of leprosy, a chronic infectious disease that affects the skin, nerves, and mucous membranes. The author provides a comprehensive description of the symptoms, causes, and history of the disease, as well as its treatment and prevention. The book is divided into several chapters, each of which focuses on a different aspect of leprosy, including its pathology, diagnosis, and treatment. The author also includes several case studies of leprosy patients, which provide a vivid and personal account of the impact of the disease on their lives. Overall, Elephantiasis Graecorum: Or True Leprosy is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history and science of leprosy, and provides a fascinating insight into the medical knowledge and practices of the 19th century.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: Robert Liveing
ISBN-10: 143691759X
ISBN-13: 9781436917599
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 08/18/2008
Pages: 192
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.00lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.56d